Action Science Camp for Young Women

Overview

Grades: 5 – 7 (2012-2013 academic year)
Dates: June 16 – June 28, 2013
Residential Campers: $2,095
Day Campers: $1,075

Duke Action Program Highlights:

  • Experiments and lab activities in the Duke University Science laboratories
  • Hands-on field science in Duke Forest at the New Hope Creek
  • Mini-courses and lab experiences in:
    • Water Chemistry – Properties of Water
    • Water Quality- Duke Forest New Hope Creek-Water Quality: Abiotic water quality testing and Biotic Indexing
  • Three part mini-course in Environmental Forensics
  • Exploration of Energy
    • Building, testing and measuring traditional and alternative energy devices
  • Explorations in Chemistry:
    • Lip Balms-Labs on the Design and Production of Lip Balms
    • Consumer Reports Product Testing: Lip Balm Labs
  • Field trips: